I have a starting problem with my 2l 137 hdi Peugeot 407. Would really appreciate some advice before I have to take out a mortgage and call the heavy brigade.
Steve, thanks for the reply. Doubtful if I can do the work but willing to try. Will keep details as brief as possible.
'56 plate 407 2 litre tdi with 46,000 miles on clock. As I go abroad each year, it has been dealer serviced every 7,000 miles.
Basically been off road due to ill health since last July.
Started regularly to keep things working. Last started in mid January. 2 weeks later, turned over for about 5 secs and then gave a "clunk" noise. Tried again, same thing. Dash then said "contaminated Fuel" which I can't see myself. Waited a couple of hours and tried again with same result. Battery is/was fully charged and have even tried another battery. Now only getting a faint click when trying to start. Have replace all fuses to do with engine management. Now don't know what else to try.
Any pointers would be gratefully received.
Glow plugs or bad fuel wont stop it turning over, if its not turning over check battery connections, earth lead, main lead to starter. Then try with jump leads and earth lead from external source direct to engine, positive to battery positive and see if this turns the engine over.
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There can sometimes be a problem with the solenoid contacts on the starter motor. The solenoid will click but if the contacts are pitted the motor won't turn. I wouldn't expect this at such a low mileage.
There are so many damned relays/circuits/cut-outs and safety devices on these modern cars - yes 56 is still modern- that it will need to be put on a Peugeot diagnostic machine to get it sorted. If it says, "Contam Fuel", it's possibly one or all of the filters that will need changing.
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Diesel bug is a a common problem in fuel that has been left standing unused for a considerable length of time, and is often a big problem that affects the boating fraternity when large tanks of fuel are often left standing for weeks or even months on end. It can also enter the engines system.when the tank is filled up from a filling station that has a poor turnover, and the fuel in their holding tanks becomes stale. There's plenty of info if you google the net for the problem, the only cure is to empty and flush out the tank, replace the filters and refuel at a supplier who has a fast turnover and regular fresh deliveries
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Too much guess work,let a mechanic look at it with some fresh fuel and a decent jump starter, far too many things to keep looking at with trial and error.
Bad fuel,starter motor,battery connections,fuel pump.
Starting and not taking the car for a run does not help.
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